Caterpillar 980K Wheel Loader
Dimensions
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise
10.83ft in
Bucket Capacity - Heaped
5.5yd3
Bucket Capacity - Struck
4.78yd3
Bucket Width
11.59ft in
Breakout Force
61425lb
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
1.45ft in
Length With Bucket On Ground
31.08ft in
Width Over Tires
10.58ft in
Height To Top Of Cab
12.35ft in
Wheelbase
12.17ft in
Hinge Pin - Max Height
14.78ft in
Reach At Max Lift And Dump
5.08ft in
Specifications
Engine
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C15 ACERT
Net Power
369hp
Gross Power
355hp
Power Measured @
1800rpm
Max Torque
1191lb ft
Displacement
762.8cu in
Bore
5.1in
Stroke
6.2in
Net Power - Iso 9249
369hp
Engine Model
Cat? C13 ACERT?
Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric
373hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric
373hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1349
369hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Iso 9249
369hp
Peak Gross Torque - 1,300 Rpm - Sae J1995
1541lb ft
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269
369hp
Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1995
406hp
Peak Net Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1349
1445lb ft
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 - Metric
373hp
Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric
412hp
Power - Iso 14396
402hp
Maximum Gross Power - Iso 14396
402hp
Maximum Gross Power - Iso 14396 (Metric)
408hp
Operational
Operating Weight
66489.3lb
Fuel Capacity
127gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
66gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity
10gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
22gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity
16gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity
23gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity
23gal
Static Tipping Weight
50201lb
Turning Radius
26.1ft in
Operating Voltage
24V
Alternator Supplied Amperage
80amps
Rear Axle Oscillation
26degrees
Tire Size
29.5-25
Transmission
Transmission Type
Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears
4
Number Of Reverse Gears
4
Max Speed - Forward
22.6mph
Max Speed - Reverse
25.8mph
Standard Torque Converter - Forward 1
4.2mph
Standard Torque Converter - Forward 2
7.5mph
Standard Torque Converter - Forward 3
13.4mph
Standard Torque Converter - Forward 4
23.5mph
Standard Torque Converter - Reverse 1
4.8mph
Standard Torque Converter - Reverse 2
8.6mph
Standard Torque Converter - Reverse 3
15.2mph
Standard Torque Converter - Reverse 4
26.6mph
Lockup Torque Converter - Forward 1
4.3mph
Lockup Torque Converter - Forward 2
8.1mph
Lockup Torque Converter - Forward 3
14.3mph
Lockup Torque Converter - Forward 4
25.3mph
Lockup Torque Converter - Reverse 1
4.9mph
Lockup Torque Converter - Reverse 2
9.2mph
Lockup Torque Converter - Reverse 3
16.2mph
Lockup Torque Converter - Reverse 4
24.9mph
Weights
Operating Weight
68862lb
Tires
Note (1)
Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Note (2)
Other special tires are available on request.
Tires
Choices
Choices (1)
29.5R25 VMT BS L3 Radial; 29.5R25 XHA2 MX L3 Radial; 29.5R25 VSDL BS L5 Radial
Choices (2)
29.5R25 XLDD2 MX L5 Radial; 29.5R25 X MINE D2 MX L5 Radial
Note (3)
In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities might exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
Buckets
Bucket Capacities
4.00 to 12.20 m3 (5.25 to 16.00 yd3)
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting
3000psi
Pump Flow Capacity
123gal/min
Raise Time
6sec
Dump Time
2.1sec
Lower Time
3.4sec
Axles
Front
Fixed
Rear
Oscillating ?13 degrees
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear
Axles
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall
21.6in
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
11.4 s
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4496 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down
3.3 s
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,200 Rpm
121.5 gal/min
Steering System - Pump Type
Piston
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise From Carry Position
6.4 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, At Maximum Raise
1.7 s
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow
79.3 gal/min
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure
3000 psi
Brakes
Brakes
Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force
53548lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Iso 14397-1*
42464lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Rigid Tires**
45148lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
16.6gal
Crankcase
9.8gal
Hydraulic Tank
44.9gal
Fuel Tank - Standard
118.1gal
Transmission
17.4gal
Differential - Final Drives - Front
22.2gal
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
22.2gal
Sound
Standards
Standards
Pressure Level
The dynamic operator sound pressure level for a standard machine is 72 dB(A) with a cooling fan speed set at 70% of max value.
Power Level
The sound power level that is labeled on the machine is 109 LWA.
Cab
Rops/Fops
Meets SAE and ISO standards
